How to add flows to sticky notes in Miro

Learn how to connect sticky notes with flow lines in Miro to map relationships, sequences, and dependencies during any session.

Quick answer

Click a sticky note to select it so blue connection dots appear on each side, then drag from a dot to another sticky note to draw a connector line, which Miro calls a flow. Release to link them, then customize the line style, add arrowheads, or type a label to describe the relationship between the two ideas.

Steps at a glance

  1. Add sticky notes to your board
  2. Click a note to reveal its blue connection dots
  3. Drag from a dot to another sticky note to draw a flow line
  4. Release to attach the line between both notes
  5. Customize the line style, color, and arrowhead
  6. Double-click the line to add a text label
  7. Repeat to connect multiple notes into a sequence

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Summary

Flows are the connector lines in Miro that link sticky notes together to show relationships, sequences, or dependencies between ideas. They turn a wall of scattered notes into a visual map that's easier to read, discuss, and act on during brainstorms and reviews.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open your board and add sticky notes

    Open the Miro board you want to work on, or start a new one. If you haven't placed your ideas down yet, follow the steps to add sticky notes first, since you need at least two notes on the canvas before you can connect them with a flow.

  2. Step 2

    Select a sticky note to show its connection points

    Click a sticky note to select it. Small blue dots appear on each side; hovering one turns it into a + button. These are the connection points Miro uses to start a flow line.

  3. Step 3

    Drag from one sticky note to another

    Press on one of the blue dots and drag your cursor toward the second sticky note you want to link. A line will follow your cursor; release the mouse button once it touches the target note to create the connection.

  4. Step 4

    Adjust the flow line's style

    Click the new line to select it. In its toolbar, Type sets the thickness, the shape (straight, elbow, or curved), and solid, dashed, or dotted; Color changes the line color. The line start and line end buttons switch arrowheads to show direction, or remove them for a neutral connection.

  5. Step 5

    Label the flow to explain the relationship

    Double-click anywhere on the line to open a text field, then type a short label such as "leads to" or "blocks" to clarify how the two sticky notes relate. This is especially useful when building out a retrospective board where you're tracking cause-and-effect between action items.

  6. Step 6

    Connect additional sticky notes into a sequence

    Repeat the drag-and-connect process to link more notes, building out chains or branching flows. To add the next note faster, select a sticky note and click the + on any side: Miro adds a new sticky note that's already connected.

  7. Step 7

    Review and share the connected board

    Zoom out to check that your flows make sense and nothing overlaps awkwardly. Once you're happy with the layout, share the board or invite teammates to review the connections together.

Why this matters

You're running a retrospective or planning session and need to show how ideas connect, not just list them separately. Adding flows between sticky notes turns a scattered board into a clear map of cause, effect, and sequence that your whole team can follow at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is adding flows to sticky notes available on Miro's free plan?

    Yes, connector lines and flows are a core drawing feature available on Miro's free plan, with no upgrade required to draw, style, or label them.

  • Can I add text to a flow line between sticky notes?

    Yes. Double-click directly on the line to open a text box, then type a label describing the relationship, such as a step number or dependency note.

  • Can teammates see and edit flows I've added?

    Anyone with edit access to the board can view, adjust, or add new flows, so make sure your sharing permissions match who needs to collaborate.

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